Senior PHP Developers

The role is with one of the world’s fastest growing online travel companies which includes in its portfolio many market leading brands targeted at the independently minded traveller. The company is at an exciting point in its growth and relies on the imagination and innovation of its employees to develop its brands and as a result offers fantastic career
development.

The company is focused on ensuring its websites are the preferred channel for its customers and engendering the loyalty of its global customer base. As a strategic part of the IT Team the Development team play a key role in every step, from initial brainstorming sessions to technical concept to launch. In addition to creating the best user
experience for our web products, we are also developing across other platforms
such as iPhone, Android, and iPad.

This position will provide you with the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment developing truly global websites.

• Develop website user interface elements
• Expand web application functionality
• Develop web services
• Database architecture, design, and administration

You must be up to date with modern web practices, current with emerging technologies, and excited about being able to work with cutting edge web application architectures and technologies. We prefer someone who has worked in a professional or collaborative software development environment.

You must be able to operate effectively in a team atmosphere within a fast-paced development schedule. You will be working with a team of product evangelists and exceptional developers to increase revenue, improve the customer experience, and develop brand loyalty. Creative thinkers, good listeners, excellent communicators, and well-rounded professionals are welcomed here.

What you need

6+ years developing object-oriented PHP code for database-backed websites

Demonstrable understanding of web application security practices and experience in developing secure web applications

Expert-level experience in MySQL including use of MySQL database replication

Strong experience in both hand coding JavaScript and using jQuery or similar JavaScript frameworks. A fundamental understanding of the Document Object Model is a must.

Strong understanding of both traditional table-based (X)HTML layouts and CSS-driven layouts and when best to utilize each

Understanding of good code documentation practices and tools

Ability to quickly learn, understand, test, and debug an inherited codebase

Comfortable working in Linux server environment at the command line

Applicable certifications (PHP, MySQL, SCJP etc.)

Experience in developing websites or web applications for mobile devices

Experience & Skills within SEO would be great.

Bachelor's degree in computer science or similar